Fans and foes of Nicole Scherzinger, the Pussycat Doll turned star of Broadway’s new production of “Sunset Blvd.," are dragging her name on social media after she was discovered to have favorably engaged with an Instagram photo of Russell Brand’s new red hat.

While the Pussycat Dolls star did not publicly endorse a presidential candidate, a social media comment has sparked speculation she backs Donald Trump.

In a statement on Friday, Nicole Scherzinger explained that her recent post does "not reflect who I am, what I stand for, or who I voted for."

The hosts of "The View" are coming to Nicole Scherzinger's defense, after the singer sparked backlash for commenting on an Election Day post.

Scherzinger was slammed on social media for engaging with Russell Brand, an accused sexual abuser, who wore a MAGA-inspired hat in a photo.

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Nicole Scherzinger, former Pussycat Dolls member, was defended by hosts on ABC's ‘The View’ after a social media post was misinterpreted as her supporting Donald Trump.